Picking up where I left off from yesterday’s list of 25 questions after a gorgeous Saturday of sunshine, breezes, and kitties shoving themselves against the window screens trying to absorb it all. So here goes Part II, answering questions eleven through twenty of the list. 11. Would you break the law to save a loved…
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25 Questions to Ask Yourself — Part I
One of the programs that my workplace offers to our hospice patients includes something called a life review. A life review is just as it sounds — a look back at one’s life through a series of thought-provoking questions. Since the program’s start, however, I’ve believed that this reflection process is something that should be done…
Life Lately…in Pictures
Graffiti: the evolution of cycling…and a Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em game of chess. Sheet metal store window display. Open house at my friend’s plant store. Just some random photos of visual goodness. Love this weekend.
Friends
Feeling very grateful for friends today. Friends who enable my Sees candy habit and understand my sense of humor — all at the same time (above photo — you know who you are). Friends who bake a separate little dish of vegetarian lasagna just for me — even though there are nine other people to be served…
Random
Morning… Evening… ….And everything in between. This little guy cracked me up. Totally reminded me of the Faces in Things blog. It’s a bathroom hook, but he looks scared to death. But it was a good day. I’m loving the extra daylight and warmer temperatures. I’m able to keep the windows open for the cats…
Walk in the Woods
For two days in a row, I’ve taken quick laps around a small local conservation area in attempt to find a very specific tree and recreate one of my favorite photos. Muddy and cold, these weren’t exactly the prettiest walks through the woods I’ve had. But I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. Unlike…
Pick Me Up
I’m happily noticing that daylight is hanging on a little longer every day. Pretty soon we’ll see lots of blue skies and lots of this… I’m getting antsy for it. There’s something about January that seems so…grey. I tend to retreat to my photo library in search of color and cheerfulness. When I get like this, I’m…
New Year
It’s amazing what you can see on the ground when your running routes take you by two or three schools. This was today’s treasure. A peaceful run on a peaceful day.
Ask Questions, Seek Answers…Start Anew
“There are years that ask questions, and years that answer.” – Zora Neale Hurston You know, if I apply this philosophy while looking over 2013, I’m thinking this was a year that posed the questions. In all, it’s been a good year…with some tough spots sprinkled here and there. We’ve had our adventures, filled with…
Little Bit of This, Little Bit of That
Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without posting at least one ornament photo from my parents’ tree. Of course I picked my little ice cream spoon and construction paper angel. I have no idea how old I was when I made her, but judging by the way I wrote my name on the back, I’m thinking…
Three Questions
“Ask yourself three questions before speaking: Is what I am about to say true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? If what you are about to say isn’t true, don’t say it. If it’s true and kind and, as far as you can foresee, has no negative consequences, say it. If it’s true and unkind,…
Belly Ache?
This lovely furry friend appeared to rest and sunbathe on the other side of our fence this afternoon. I can only assume that chewing off the top of one of our planks tuckered him out and gave him some belly troubles. Argh. Sure hope this destructive little critter turns out to be a Rally Squirrel…
Celebrating Craft and Color
I noticed today on my iPhone that I’ve taken a few photos this week that had something unintentional in common. They all represent crafts I admire and similar rich colors. Above was a woman dying clothes by hand at SKIF. Like the store, each piece is unique. Below is a small display at my favorite…
“Err in the Direction of Kindness”
So here’s something I know to be true, although it’s a little corny, and I don’t quite know what to do with it: What I regret most in my life are failures of kindness. Those moments when another human being was there, in front of me, suffering, and I responded…sensibly. Reservedly. Mildly. Or, to look…
Look again.
Yesterday afternoon brought a day off from training, so I tried to cram in as many chores into one evening as possible. Chores that I’ll admit that I’ve been neglecting quite a bit lately. Like going to the grocery store, for instance. We were out of everything, so I dragged Tanner to the store to…
See?
Trying to get a decent training run in with temperatures hovering around the hundred degree mark could make a girl cranky…but someone in my neighborhood left behind some encouraging words. Love this so much.
I spy…
…some bear sculptures with blue and green sidewalk-chalk eyes and some sweet blooms defying the oppressive heat. Happy Monday.
Holiday at the Zoo
Couldn’t think of a better place to celebrate our country’s independence than at our country’s best zoo. Yes. I am biased. So my sons and nephew piled into the car bright and early to head to Forest Park. A safari pass got us unlimited time on the train and carousel! We also met a few…
My Dog Sighs
Check out this video and article (click here). Sent to me by an old friend. Inspiring stuff on so many levels.
Little Amusements
Yes, my college-aged sons picked up a girl’s Happy Meal in order to bring a Hello Kitty home to their mom. I love my kids. Thanks to the movie Stranger Than Fiction, I kept waiting to hear some sort of Emma Thompson narrative while peering at this guitar display in a music store window. I…
We meet at last..
Today, as a very brief detour on a work road trip, I got to visit the home of my favorite soap producer on the planet. After years of ordering online and admiring their catalogs, I was finally able to visit them in person. They proved to be a dog friendly workplace. Meet Daisy the Pug. They proved to…
In my opinion…
…this holiday season is going by TOO QUICKLY! Argh! (but don’t you love this pinterest find. Click on photo for link.)
I saw love today
Just a couple of parents going for an unhurried stroll in the park… in light rain…in 40 degree weather…pushing their child’s wheelchair. I spotted them across the street as I left the grocery store this afternoon. Made my heart hurt.
Scoot over, bud.
Now why do you suppose this one little bird was left out?
Now that’s not necessary…
What is it about these sweet, happy little Yuletide chocolate bears that brings out the meanie vandal in some people? Last year, it was the big bears on the store shelf. Those aren’t eye patches, folks. This year, the little guys got it, albeit not as blatant or pirate-like. But still. Who’s gonna want Mr….
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